It was at about 5:30 in the evening, 20 years ago, when Charlene called me at Mom and Dad's home to tell me that Dad had just died. At the time I felt that his spirit had stopped by on his way out.
(Reference: My Dad) I felt so close to him then, and I feel close to him now.
All evening I've been thinking of the familiar quote:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take
but by the moments that take your breath away."
Today has been one of those moments.
3 comments:
Annette, you know how in awe I was of both your parents!
But you Dad was given his name because he was"GOLDEN"!!!
One favorite memory that I havewas when I was at your house & I was sketching & your Dad said "I wish I could draw!" It took me totally by surprise! I said " of course you can draw!!! How did you make Annette's china closet w/o drawing it up first???"
He told me " I just figure it out in my head & then give the guys at the lumber yard the measurements I want the wood cut!!!" Why would he want to do kindergarten work when he was doing Celestial work!!!
He was Awesome & Golden!!!
Annette, did you see my text message to you today???
You were probably in the temple when I sent it! 31 years ago today you were at Briana's BIRTHday Party!!!
You brought Chocolate Chip Cookies just for me!!!
Thanks for sharing that tender moment and sentiment.
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